Synonyms for

Secretaries

Verb / ˈsekrʌˌteri:z / Another word for secretaries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Secretaries are people who work in an office and help with administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and typing letters.

Synonyms & similar words

secretaire secretarialassistant repository secretary writingtable escritoire clerks receptionists assistants aides helpers administrators paper-pushers pencil-pushers bureaucrats functionaries officials

Synonyms by register

Formal

assistant aide administrator clerk

Informal

gal Friday right-hand person helper

Literary

amanuensis scribe

Antonyms

leader manager supervisor boss director principal

Common collocations

  • executive secretary
  • personal secretary
  • legal secretary
  • medical secretary
  • chief secretary
  • private secretary
  • former secretary

Word family

noun secretary
verb secretarial
adjective secretarial

Usage note

The term 'secretary' can refer to a high-ranking government official or a clerical support role. Context is crucial for understanding the intended meaning. The plural form is 'secretaries'.

Example sentences

  1. The secretaries answered the phones and took messages for their bosses.
  2. The secretaries organized the files and made sure everything was in the right place.
  3. The secretaries typed up the letters and sent them to the appropriate people.
  4. The secretaries greeted visitors and showed them to their appointments.
  5. The secretaries helped their bosses stay on schedule and meet their deadlines.

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